Vintage Collage & Quilts

A San Francisco Landmark & a Fairytale Wedding

We went to a wedding this weekend in San Francisco.  Our next door neighbor's son who we watched grow up was getting married.   It was held at the most beautiful church - St. Peter & Pauls Cathedral.  I've always wanted to go inside this church.  It is in North Beach, an old Italian community.  Right in front is Washington Square Park.  During the 1906 Earthquake my grandmother had to sleep in that park as so many buildings & homes were destroyed. 

 The first Saints Peter and Paul was at the corner of Filbert and Grant. It was destroyed in the great San Francisco, Ca earthquake of 1906.

A second, small church was quickly rebuilt on the same site. This was recognized as only a temporary solution, because of the growth of the parish.

The current property for the church was purchased from the well-known San Francisco figure, Mr. Abe Ruef. The construction of the current church began in 1913, and was finished in 1924.  See photo of original church built in the 1880's.  This was Joe DiMaggio's church. 

http://www.stspeterpaul.san-francisco.ca.us/church/history.htm 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outside there were many Segway riders on a tour. 

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Now that I finished my oak stained dresser for the bedroom I'm tackling the Eastlake dresser for the kitchen.  I decided to paint this one.  I'm working on the antiquing & still have one side to do & not sure what I want to do with the top.  I may use a stencil word or words - something French of course!

 

 

A girl can't have too many mannequins.  This one I founds at a garage sale for $5.  It has a glue strip down the front.  I may cover it with white/cream vintage buttons or a strip of twill tape.  I tried picking it off but the glue is very solid.  This dress form doesn't have a bottom part, just hip length floor sitter.  I need to press her silk camisole. 

 

I spotted this little gem today at a thrift store. 

 

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I'm keeping busy trying to keep my mind occupied on projects to take some worry off my mind.  My mom is no longer eating, just picking at a bit of food & drinking Ensure.  She has, among many other problems, advanced dementia & this is part of the process, not eating, then not drinking.  Hospice has been called in to help out at her assisted living facility.  She is in no pain but please keep her in your prayers.  The Hospice team is just wonderful. 

Blog for Bliss

Oh, forgot to mention yesterday that Pam's blog is featured in Tara Frey's new book "Blogging for Bliss", soon to be released!  Congrats Pam!

 

Fun Day with Pam

I had a fun day with my friend Pam today.  We have been trying to get together for AGES.   Just to give you an idea of how long it's been we were exchanging XMAS PRESENTS!  We celebrated my "day after birthday" so there were birthday presents too ~  and ~ quilt market gifts ...

 

 

We started off in Dublin & went to see Tangerine.  I only just heard about it yesterday & I'm there today.  Cute little shop.

 We had a few little sweet eats at Paneras & then headed to Danville where we made the rounds, Quilters Inn, Cottage Jewel, etc. 

Then Pam said let's go to Niles & I said YEAH!   Great antique shops there and of course we had to visit Daiso, the fun Japanese goodies store.  I got my official Hello Kitty toy out of the Gum Ball type machine. 

 

My Friends & I blog

 

Oh - I see me in the window.

 

Mary Margaret's Antiques

Here's my piece of 1/2 off yardage.  It's so sweet & vintage looking.  Then look at this fun antique rickrack - crocheted trim. The fun velvet millinery came from Tangerine.

 

At Daiso I found these fun collapsible long hangers that will be great for hanging quilt tops on. I try to fold the tops with as few folds as possible before getting them to the long arm quilters. 

 

and my gum ball kitty.

Fun day all in all.  Thanks Pam : ) 

Tasha Tudor Day

I mentioned this previously but tomorrow would have been Tasha Tudor's 93rd b-day.  Same age as my mom.  What great books & writings.  I loved her vintage style of clothing.  She loved flowers & colors & spending time in her garden.   A sweet & charming lady from the past.  

 

Join Clarice at Storybook Woods for her list of  Tasha party givers!  I will be away from  home tomorrow so I'm starting a day early. 

"The Bracelet"

Last year Shirley & I attended the Peddlers Fair in Martinez.  Shirley likes to collect charms & charm bracelets.  She found this bracelet on that day.  We talked to the lady selling it who worked for some type of charity organization.  She said someone donated it to them. 

We looked at all the wonderful sentimental charms & couldn't understand how anyone could give this up.  It celebrated someone's young life.  Very special charms.  The ones with the "H" are from her high school.  There are pom pom girl charms, class secretary, proms, graduation hat, date of engagement to be married, airline stewardess charms, princess phone & many more.  Many of them are  14 kt.   Shirley bought the bracelet but we often commented on why & how someone came to give this up.  We could never give up something that sentimental.

Shirley couldn't let the mystery remained unsolved.  She was determined to find the owner.  She found out which high school the "H" was & went on classmates.com.  She left a message about the bracelet.  Two friends of the owner contacted her.  She has since talked to the owner who lives about an hour's drive from us. 

It turns out the bracelet was stolen from her when she was in her early 20's.  She is now in her 60's.  The bracelet has been floating around who knows where for 40 years.  She is thrilled it has been found & Shirley will be returning it to her as soon as they set the date.  I plan to go along with her to do this.  Can't wait to see the owner's face. 

Tasha Tudor - Spread the Word

Some of you know that Tasha Tudor recently passed away.  Clarice from Storybook Woods has started the idea to celebrate August 28th which would have been Tasha's 93rd birthday.  From Clarice: I would love if the whole world would stop and remember her. This could simply be sitting in your garden with a cup of tea, reading her books, doing a sketch or just stopping and smell the roses. Let us all on Tasha Tudor's birthday remember her and all she has inspired us to live. If you want to post about Tasha Tudor day, feel free to use the image (but you do not have to

Our Dear Blogging Friends

Please keep Corey & Joanna in your thoughts & prayers.  Corey is back in California with her seriously ill father.  Joanna has been dealing with breast cancer recovery & now her dear mother suddenly & unexpectedly passed away.

Isn't it strange how we all feel we know each other personally when good things & bad things happen to us.